The Cupra Raval is a compact electric hatchback that slots in below the Born as the brand’s entry point into urban EVs. It shares Volkswagen’s MEB Entry platform (also called MEB+ or MEB21) with the Volkswagen ID. Polo and the upcoming Skoda Epiq, and both the Raval and ID. Polo roll off the same production line at the SEAT and Cupra plant in Martorell, near Barcelona, where series production began in June 2026.
The launch lineup covers two power tiers built around a 52 kWh battery. The Dynamic and Dynamic Plus trims use a 211 hp motor for up to 446 km of WLTP range, while the sportier VZ Extreme steps up to 226 hp, reaching 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds with up to 440 km of range. A smaller, more affordable entry version producing 85 hp is due to follow in September 2026, running a battery Cupra describes only as “next-generation” without a published capacity or range figure yet.
DC fast charging tops out at 105 kW, enough for a 10 to 80 percent top-up in around 24 minutes. Inside, the Raval carries Cupra’s copper-accented cabin design language with a driver-focused dashboard layout, continuing the brand’s styling cues from the Born and Tavascan into its smallest model yet.
At 4,046 mm long, 1,784 mm wide, and 1,514 mm tall, the Raval undercuts most compact hatchbacks in footprint while offering 441 litres of boot space. Cupra has not yet published official pricing; UK and European launch prices are expected closer to the car’s summer 2026 on-sale date.
